Darin’s Story:
Darin’s passion is people, and his purpose is family and community. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, his mission is to explore, understand, and preserve his clients’ life values, while inspiring them to live the life they desire and deserve. Darin, his wife Jamie, and their three daughters have been residents of Colorado since 2008, and Wheat Ridge has been their home since 2015. Growing up in a small community in Kansas, Darin developed a passion for community development and enjoys giving back to his local community. Outside of work and community activities, Darin enjoys spending time with his family, practicing yoga, cooking, mountain biking, camping, and skiing.
Professional Experience & Qualifications:
Darin brings a wealth of experience to WealthClarity, having worked in various roles and industries. His professional background and qualifications include:
- In the financial services industry since 2008
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional (CFP®)
- FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities licenses (held through LPL Financial)
- Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors (2023, 2024, 2025)
- LPL Financial Summit Award (2023, 2024, 2025)
- Bachelor’s Degree, Kansas State University
Specialties:
- Comprehensive financial planning that connects money with life purpose and values
- Tax planning for high-income individuals and business owners
- Retirement planning for pre-retirees approaching key transitions
- Estate and legacy planning coordination
- Strategic guidance for self-employed and business-owner households
- Integrating real estate and other complex assets into long-term wealth planning
Community Involvement:
- West Metro Chamber of Commerce – Member since 2008
- Kiwanis Club of Lakewood – Member since 2009
- Leadership Jefferson County, Colorado – Graduate
- Wheat Ridge Business Association – Member since 2016, Board Member (2018-Present)
- Localworks Non-Profit – Member since 2018, Board of Directors (2018-2025), Chair of the Board (2022)
Fun Fact:
Darin never misses the opportunity to get dressed up for the annual Father/Daughter dance, where he proudly takes his three daughters as his dates.
Disclosure(s):
- Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
- The Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receives a fee in exchange for rankings.
- The LPL Summit Award is based on annual production.
